18 Grove Road, Isleworth, TW7 4JH

without planning permission, the unauthorised partial demolition of structures (dwelling house, garage and pedestrian entrance)

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: enforcement · Householder developments
Inspector: White P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the housing stock in the borough, including family sized dwellings
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Spring Grove Conservation Area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The partial demolition reduces housing stock at a time of housing need, harms the character and appearance of the conservation area, and harms neighbouring living conditions, with no public benefits to outweigh these harms.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy H8 of The London Plan (2021), Policy SC1 of the Hounslow Local Plan 2015-2030, HLP Policy CC1, HLP Policy CC2, HLP Policy CC4, HLP Policy SC7

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